Let’s do some Cardio Kickboxing
As a group activity, Cardio kickboxing rules. It is an intense workout which, when done with power and precision ,can burn up to 500 calories in an hour
Cardio kickboxing is a great mix of aerobics and muscle training. Other great benefits are
- Kicking and punching improves balance and coordination
- Reflexes get sharper
- Since one leg is almost always raised, it activates your core the whole time, giving you a great core workout
- Kicking builds the strength in your legs, particularly the hamstrings and punching leads to upper body strength as you use arms, shoulders and obliques to twist and punch
- It’s a good aerobic workout as it involves quick moves, leaving you breathless
- You develop self defense skills
- Its fun and is a great stress buster
A word of caution- do not try Cardio kickboxing at home with the assistance of home videos. Learn it from a good trainer
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